tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89098324104212318992024-03-13T09:03:54.622-07:00OMHThis is so cuteMelindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.comBlogger48125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-81428834069271792972011-03-01T10:42:00.000-08:002011-03-01T10:42:40.480-08:00Embellishing an Old Tee: What not to do<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: small;">I wanted to try out embellishing an old t-shirt with ruffles because I've seen them everywhere and I always say to myself..."Hey I could totally do that". I'm crazy. I'm not an accomplished sewer, I'm not a intermediate sewer. I could call myself a beginner, but that's even a stretch. So this project was bit of an undertaking. First of all I don't have a ruffle foot. So creating the ruffles themselves took quite bit of time. (If you don't know how to ruffle, <i>Google</i> ruffle tutorial.) Then figuring out where you want them placed on your shirt and sewing them on with a machine is also a bit tricky. I didn't do all of the sewing with a machine. I had to hand sew to get some of the placement right. I didn't like the way it looked so I added a few more ruffles of a different color. I also didn't fray check my ruffles. Dumb. I thought, "Oh, I kind of like the edges to be a bit frayed". No I don't. I don't like all those strings everywhere. So what should I do now ? I think I'm going to glove one hand and dip my fingers in fray check and rub it over the edges of my ruffles. Hope it works. I do like the way my shirt came out in the end. It's quite striking and quite pretty. Next time I know what to do and what <b>not</b> to do.</span></div><br />
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</tbody></table>Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-24148788962211856432011-02-26T14:34:00.000-08:002011-02-27T22:00:52.445-08:00Infinity Scarves<span style="font-size: x-large;"><b> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">First of all</span></b></span><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">.....I'm sorry that I'm neglectful. Forgive me. I hope you like what I put out there even if it's few and far between.</span> <span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Just know that I love you guys. I think of you often and I do have more things to share. Be patient with me. </span><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Ok moving on.....so I love scarves. I wear them almost daily, but infinity scarves are my favorite right now. I saw this awesome idea <a href="http://www.madebylex.com/2011/01/infinity-scarf-tutorial.html">here</a>, at<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_1423073879"> </a><a href="http://www.madebylex.com/">Made by Lex</a> (such a beautiful blog by the way, read through all of her back posts) and I had to make one. Ok... I made four. This project is so great because I'm also an instant gratification crafter. I need my projects to be fast so I can enjoy them as soon as possible. (Also easy and cheap...preferably free, must fit in there too.)</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I love that instead of getting rid of my old t-shirts and other clothing I can use them for something else. Re-purposing is on fire! Literally, almost every blog I visit these days has at least one post about it. It's just plain smart.</div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">So, just like how Lex shows you in <a href="http://www.madebylex.com/2011/01/infinity-scarf-tutorial.html">her tutorial</a>, cut up your shirts, (or your sweater like the one pictured below) into same width strips. </div><br />
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<span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Enjoy friends. Love you guys!</span>Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-43123548042229019152011-01-28T18:45:00.000-08:002011-01-30T23:23:47.021-08:00Valentine Printables<div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="color: #999999; font-size: small;">I was searching for Valentine's Day things and came across these</span> </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;"> <span style="color: #999999;">Cute</span> <a href="http://goodgravydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/01/diy-valentines-day-gift-tags.html" style="color: #ea9999;">Free Printable Tags</a> <span style="color: #999999;">for</span> Valentine's Day <span style="color: #999999;">from </span></span></div><div style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="http://goodgravydesigns.blogspot.com/" style="color: #999999;">Hello, Good Gravy</a><span style="color: #999999;">.</span> </span></div><div style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br />
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<span style="color: #ea9999; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: large;">LOVE EM!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;">Lelan has loads of other cool and<i><b> <a href="http://goodgravydesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/Free%20printables">free</a></b></i> printables. Don't you love cool people who share?</span></div><div style="color: #666666; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; font-size: small;"> I sure do. Go check out all that good gravy-ness. :)</span></div>Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-2727314852061295772011-01-17T16:58:00.000-08:002011-01-17T17:03:47.847-08:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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As I was browsing Dollar Tree recently I came across lots of white berry bunches. I had already purchased some of the green ones for my tree so I thought the white would make a fantastic wreath. I chose to use a foam wreath form also from the Dollar Tree. I cut it in half because I wanted less depth for the base since I planned to hang it against a mirror. I was going to use the other half for another wreath, but alas I was too hard on the fist half and ruined it. If one was careful I'm sure it could make two wreaths just fine.<br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Pull individual sprigs off of the berry branches. Gently push each piece into the foam at an angle so the berries lay against the wreath. I repeat, gently while also making sure the piece is secure. Continue in the same direction until the wreath is covered. Be sure to add some on the outside and inside edges so the foam doesn't show and you have a plump wreath. I did take pictures while creating this wreath but my camera was taking them in RAW format<b> </b>without my knowledge<b>. DANGIT!</b> I'm not smart enough to be able to view images when they are in that format so I can only show you the after photos. Sorry. I really tried this time to be on top of my picture taking.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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<div style="font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">This is my<span style="font-size: large;"><b> absolute favorite</b></span> skirt right now. So fittingly named the <i>Every Angle Skirt</i> from <i>Downeast Basics</i>. It can be worn with<b> <span style="font-size: large;">anything</span></b>. It's awesome with cardi's or plain t's with a big chunky scarf. Great with a cotton, button up shirt, and an over the top necklace. I just LOVE IT! Soooooooo... I decided to create a mood board. Especially for it. That's love. I hope you snatch up some of these deals.</div><br />
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<b>edit: I'm not paid in any way by these companies to advertise. Trust me if I was I would be bragging about it. I just love their clothing and wanted to share some of my favorites.</b></div>Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-73820016814513739762010-10-30T18:16:00.000-07:002010-11-21T19:48:06.652-08:00Chocolate Caramel Apple Tutorial<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">I didn't know Chocolate Caramel Apples were so easy (also so time consuming). But all in all soooooo worth it! </div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Wrap up in clear cellophane and tie with a Halloween ribbon. Perfect. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">And soooooooo delectable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I've been really wanting to do something about my <b>horribly cluttered</b> and quite frankly, <b>pathetic</b> excuse for a pantry since I moved to this house 4 1/2 years ago. About a month back I finally got started. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">You'll see that it's skinny and deep. It's stuffed to the gills and pretty much a pain. Well it was.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> I took anything that was still good, and knew we would eat, but don't on a regular basis, downstairs to our food storage. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Once the pantry was empty I found scary stains and other nastiness. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"> I have to admit that, that guy was there when we moved in but I was too lazy to get rid of it. I know, gross. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">After lots of scrubbing I gave it a coat of paint (left over from the walls in the kitchen). </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Then I picked up a few things to help organize and give more space to the shelves. </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">The shelves, skinny plastic bins, glass jars, and plastic containers were purchased at Wally World. I'm still not loving that the cook books and the box of garbage bags look cluttered up there. I think I will get some magazine holders for them.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">The stainless plastic sack holder and the yellow and gray bin I found at Lowes. I use the bin to hold left over cereal, cookies, chips and other snacks.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> All three are awesome, and each would give the space a different feel. So which one will I choose?</span> </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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I've had a few requests for more info on the Cornice Box I put up in my kitchen. I was going to type it all out for you but, hey <a href="http://saltlakedesignergal.blogspot.com/2010/01/pelmet-boxes.html"><b>Design Gal</b></a> has already done that for us. She's pretty freakin great! I love her. So click on her name up there for detailed instructions with pictures and everything. She has wonderful tricks, like hot gluing and using an existing curtain rod to hold up the box. So clever. Thanks Design Gal.<br />
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Now the sliding glass doors in my kitchen have been a thorn in my side. I would leave them bare but unfortunately we live in close proximity to other people. Don't you agree that it's creepy looking out into the black night, wondering if your neighbors are checking out your life? So here's my cheap fix.<br />
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Roller shades. Two mounted over each side has done the job nicely, with some sheer panels for softness. Now we have privacy at night and can roll the shades out of sight during the day. <br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The Kitchen isn't completely done, but I just couldn't wait. </div><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">This bench was a plan from<a href="http://www.knock-offwood.com/2009/11/plan-modern-farmhouse-table-benches.html" style="color: #6aa84f;"> Knock Off Wood</a>. Thanks to the wonderful Ana and all her amazing designs, my nephew and I built and painted this bench in one afternoon. I decided I needed a bench when one of the chairs I bought was beyond repair and we needed more seating. It's perfect. A cute cushion for the top is in the works.</span></div><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I put a cornice box above the sliding glass door to give it a more clean and modern feel. I absolutely love the way it came out. I made one for my bedroom quite some time ago, but this fabric makes this one by far my favorite. I'm planning on making another one for the other little window above the sink. I found the idea for the cornice box <a href="http://littlegreennotebook.blogspot.com/2009/09/easy-pelmet-boxes.html" style="color: #6aa84f;">here</a> from Little Green Notebook.</span><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-GYZ0npriAMFYzfQ3Hw5YPoIUlq29YRTi5Wu1Bj1L7hNHPIu5DDuxO3vM1J5A_Y0a_brSy-vb1yyqPlABOAwuvpxFagEW1WVMc1_N-1THszvB28f-DgZWuYeMyeJVCcAY-jtaV0rFO-U/s1600/kitchenprogress1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-GYZ0npriAMFYzfQ3Hw5YPoIUlq29YRTi5Wu1Bj1L7hNHPIu5DDuxO3vM1J5A_Y0a_brSy-vb1yyqPlABOAwuvpxFagEW1WVMc1_N-1THszvB28f-DgZWuYeMyeJVCcAY-jtaV0rFO-U/s400/kitchenprogress1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">There are still some things to do, but you get the idea. It's almost done. Hooray!</span></div>Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-74965543179171864922010-06-17T18:06:00.000-07:002010-06-17T18:15:15.761-07:00Some sneaks...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">This blog is beginning to look like a recipe blog. Sorry about that. Recipes are good, but I need to switch up the posts. I'm working on it. I promise. Here are some sneak peeks. I can't wait to show you the final reveal.</div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Have you missed me?</span> <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><i>I've missed you</i>. Sorry I've been MIA for a while. Showing the house plus all the improvements has been taking up all of my time.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> Sorry I don't have a picture for this one. I will make it again soon to show you that the fluffy biscuit goodness on the bottom is awesome!</span></span><b> </b></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(courtesy of Megan Evans and her Mom's Cookbook I think)</span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1 lb ground beef</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1 lrg-ish jar spaghetti sauce</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">shredded moz. & cheddar cheese</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">biscuit dough recipe doubled</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Brown ground beef. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Add spaghetti sauce. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Pour sauce mixture over dough. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Cover with cheese.</span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"> Cover with foil, bake 20-25 min.</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Remove foil, bake 10 min or until cheese is melted.</span><b><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"> Biscuit Pizza Dough Recipe</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">(courtesy of Rachel Ray)</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1 1/2 C flour</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">2 tsp baking powder</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1/2 tsp salt</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">6 T butter, chilled and cut into pieces</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1/2 C milk</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Using a food processor, pulse together the flour, baking powder and salt. Pulse in the butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs, about 10 seconds. Pour in the milk and pulse just until the dough clumps together. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Don't forget to double the dough recipe, sorry I'm lazy. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Enjoy! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Thanks Megan for this yummy recipe.</span></i></span></div>Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-47253902515565938892010-05-29T16:43:00.000-07:002010-05-29T16:57:13.278-07:00Remember this?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vpEMi0_aLUgNH5dh5Wx3GAy24tknVZ21IB4qCGHzhG_1v9E3AmjhApmKt3O_d93EpP5tmV_IWro6a94UR6KMQTE6uj8_lk5CufGJ1cFZuktwhRjhzC0iwY84Yz6SyzD0KVsq_YQ0CaU/s1600/greendiningarea.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3vpEMi0_aLUgNH5dh5Wx3GAy24tknVZ21IB4qCGHzhG_1v9E3AmjhApmKt3O_d93EpP5tmV_IWro6a94UR6KMQTE6uj8_lk5CufGJ1cFZuktwhRjhzC0iwY84Yz6SyzD0KVsq_YQ0CaU/s400/greendiningarea.jpg" width="271" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Remember this inspiration photo? Well I won't be following it as closely as I thought, but I did get some chairs that look awfully similar.</span> </div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">And I will be painting them<span style="background-color: white; color: #ffd966;"> <span style="background-color: #cccccc; color: #fff2cc; font-size: large;"><b>YELLOW</b></span></span>. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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</b></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Blend peanut butter with honey and soy sauce until smooth.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Stir in curry powder and garlic, blend well.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Place chicken in a large ziploc bag and pour peanut mixture over chicken. </span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Chill 2 hrs (I rarely chill it for this long. Sometimes we just brush the mixture on while grilling)</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Broil or grill chicken over medium heat, 4-6 inches from heat.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">15-30 minutes, depending on the amount of chicken.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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</b><span style="font-size: small;">1 can coconut milk</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 can water</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">1 can rice</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">Pour into rice cooker </span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">(or pan, however you cook your rice)</span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-size: small;">and cook until water is absorbed and rice is sticky.</span></span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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I usually never score awesome finds like this beauty. I live in a really, really small town with only one thrift store and it's always so picked over. But last Friday this mirror knew I was coming and it hid from everyone else because it knew I would give it a great home. I've just been pondering ever since on what color I should paint it and what room will be graced with it's presence. :)Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-29083150593155345932010-04-25T20:36:00.000-07:002010-04-25T20:58:53.823-07:00Wahoo! An award for me!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdVB303pdt-Q73rJO_-fMWwhdko_6JIqi-4kHJafmGqNfWrj8IiszzpBSwhHE1rYpAeQD99Zk0f1YPgAVbg2kW9SYO_ZjxdIjWhTLTRCRYrzK1Olws6a4AFFU140F6xUJr6Buf137h7s/s1600/sunshineblogaward.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrdVB303pdt-Q73rJO_-fMWwhdko_6JIqi-4kHJafmGqNfWrj8IiszzpBSwhHE1rYpAeQD99Zk0f1YPgAVbg2kW9SYO_ZjxdIjWhTLTRCRYrzK1Olws6a4AFFU140F6xUJr6Buf137h7s/s320/sunshineblogaward.jpg" /></a></div><br />
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<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Hooray! I'm so happy. I've only been blogging regularly here at OMH for a few months and I received my first award from Kenzie at <a href="http://kenziehand.blogspot.com/">9 o' clock dance of joy</a> on Thursday. It really encourages me to keep coming up with new ideas and motivates me to get up each day and get my bum in gear! Thanks so much Kenzie! Isn't 9'o clock dance of joy so clever? You know you do that dance of JOY when the kids finally go bed. I told Kenzie a while back, during the dishing it party, that my dance is called "FREEDOM". I come running down the stairs and fly across the floor in my stocking feet with my hands in the air and sing "FREEEEEDOM" to my husband. Anyway remember to check out Kenzie's blog <a href="http://kenziehand.blogspot.com/">9'o clock dance of joy</a>, so cute!<br />
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As part of the rules for receiving the award I had to pick other wonderfully talented bloggers to get it too. I tried really hard to find blogs that didn't have a million followers, but still had cool ideas, inspired me, made me feel happy or brought a little ray of sunshine my way. I didn't pick 12, sorry, had to break that rule. It's just hard to find that many in a short amount of time. I'm a lazy bum.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>Little C Makes Three</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://littleb-andme.blogspot.com/2010/04/cookie-sheet-calendar.html">Cute Cookie Sheet Calendar!</a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9Tidqp_xyQb_H1UOjKfuKSV4XnQDqbsEs5LJFwGNiwtWdlr4G3DaOT5HJxp8oCIaY7GZ-k-kFeaQHBg-8kPP0mdHZiCvKkQzcHo5aEhdPqu3VXJbHDBqWqp8DyBJ0FwCwFrwsZk-7Xk/s1600/cookiesheetcal.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjs9Tidqp_xyQb_H1UOjKfuKSV4XnQDqbsEs5LJFwGNiwtWdlr4G3DaOT5HJxp8oCIaY7GZ-k-kFeaQHBg-8kPP0mdHZiCvKkQzcHo5aEhdPqu3VXJbHDBqWqp8DyBJ0FwCwFrwsZk-7Xk/s320/cookiesheetcal.jpg" /></a></div></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Such a fun idea! I love how they are so customizable. Go check out Stacia's Blog ASAP.</span> </div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div>It's so crisp and refreshing. I wish I was brave enough to do an all white room. Isn't that funny that it's brave to do all white? I should just do it because I love white so much. Thanks Courtney for the inspiration.<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Doesn't this look so light and delicious? Mmmm, looks like such a great mother's day cake. Tell all your husbands to make it for you. ;) You must check out Amanda's blog for the recipe and all the other fun things she has to offer.</span><b><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;"><b>Crazy Crafty Cousins</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://crazycraftycousins.blogspot.com/2010/04/finished.html">Cutest Felt Playhouse</a></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Amy has such talent. Isn't this playhouse awesome? Man I've got to make something cool like this for my girl. Go check out the Crafty Cousins and see all the other fun projects they've been doing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">So smart and so cute! I love it! I'm not a card maker but my mom sure is. I've got to show her this awesome idea. Visit Five and a Highchair today!</div><b><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Oh I love this. I really want to try it. My girl's got a bare lamp in her room that could use a re-do like this. Visit Nicole's blog for more super fun things.</span><br />
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</div>Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-29345814050614716612010-04-24T08:37:00.000-07:002010-04-24T08:40:56.593-07:00Fluffy Rice Bag Cozy<div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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We've had a couple of chilly, rainy days and I was wishing I had a cozy to heat up and put on my feet. So I decided to make one. A super girly one especially for me. Here's how I made mine.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Cut out a piece of fabric to the size and shape you prefer. Fold in half right sides together. I used bleached muslin so it didn't really matter which sides I used.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Then I wanted to dress up my cover. Cut a bunch of smallish squares. It doesn't matter if they are uniform or straight. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Fold a square and then fold it again. Hand sew or machine sew to your cover. Keep going with more squares till you get your desired look. In my case I hand sewed them all on first, then I machine sewed them because I felt they needed reinforcement. If you decide to sew on fluffies to a cover like I did, then I suggest machine sewing them to one side of the cover before you sew the cover sides together. It's a real pain otherwise to get in there.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Now sew Velcro to the inside edges of your cover.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Done.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">I wasn't done though. I knew white wouldn't be realistic for me so I decided to dye mine pink with a tie dye kit that I had.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">I didn't wait the amount of time that the box suggested. I dyed my cover and then took it straight to the washing machine because I didn't want it to be too dark.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3WPWFRXTl1bHw6843V_M4t_wW9liVwW54pJhqrW_Tw00-jNgvOXlISBeq3t6H8eA_eDUZPutxNfcA-J5M2pmWipwv61TEYcfh4qAS1xHp6URZZoQFtJ0HcqNecVCjHlEcC4m7d-NjAhw/s1600/cozy+019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3WPWFRXTl1bHw6843V_M4t_wW9liVwW54pJhqrW_Tw00-jNgvOXlISBeq3t6H8eA_eDUZPutxNfcA-J5M2pmWipwv61TEYcfh4qAS1xHp6URZZoQFtJ0HcqNecVCjHlEcC4m7d-NjAhw/s320/cozy+019.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I love the way it turned out. The fluffies are much softer now and there is still some white showing. It does sort of have a tie dye effect. It's super soft and girly. Perfect. My little girl loves it too. She's been trying to lug it around all morning. Maybe I'll let her have it. Let me know if you make a fun fluffy cozy too. :o) Have a great weekend!</span></div>Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-28477310016657729392010-04-23T11:34:00.000-07:002010-04-23T10:30:37.111-07:00Fast Fix Friday: Southwest Chicken Quesadillas & Edamame Salad<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9oiY2kWoGceJdOLoCt0ottQaqce7ejBivl3x0CKIlW1_E7uHDun4gTCqG6wez9p5x-S6cZblm3BKrkjlo3mO3Q_nDsdztRBLQEuD5X4VNRwboQR13c5PKV7-y9J6_yFCHZ6Wyzdq7CvQ/s1600/recipes1+001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9oiY2kWoGceJdOLoCt0ottQaqce7ejBivl3x0CKIlW1_E7uHDun4gTCqG6wez9p5x-S6cZblm3BKrkjlo3mO3Q_nDsdztRBLQEuD5X4VNRwboQR13c5PKV7-y9J6_yFCHZ6Wyzdq7CvQ/s400/recipes1+001.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I found the Quesadilla recipe in Parents magazine and the Edamame Salad<a href="http://campingcafe.com/"> here</a>. The quesadillas are great because they give a little variation to one of our favorites. My husband loved them. The edamame salad is more for people who love cilantro. I suppose you could leave it out but I feel that the salad wouldn't have the kick that only the cilantro could give it. If you do leave it out and it's delish, let me know. Anyway the salad is a favorite around our house and I've been asked for the recipe many times. I hope you love it too.</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Southwest Chicken Quesadillas</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"> <b><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Chop red pepper, set aside. Coarsely chop chicken and toss with seasoning. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Heat oil in large skillet, add chicken and garlic. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 4 minutes or until meat is no longer pink inside.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Add pepper and corn to chicken and cook for 2 minutes. </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Spoon filling onto 4 of the tortillas. Sprinkle with cheese and top with remaining tortillas.</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">Spritz griddle with nonstick spray and heat. Put tortillas on griddle, cook each side until browned.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;"><b>Edamame Salad</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1 1/2 C frozen shelled edamame (soy beans, you can find them at smiths)</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1/4 C olive oil</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1 tsp ground cumin</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1 can black beans, drained and rinsed</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1 can black-eyed peas, drained and rinsed (I leave these out)</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1/2 C chopped red onion (if the onion is really strong I put in about 1/4 C)</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">2 C thinly sliced celery</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">2 T fresh lime juice</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1/2 C chopped fresh cilantro</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1 tsp finely chopped garlic (or minced)</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;">1/2 tsp salt</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">1/4 tsp black pepper</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Thaw edemame in a bowl of warm water while chopping other ingredients. Mix all ingredients and let stand for 10 minutes, to let flavors blend. Chill and serve.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">Enjoy!</b></div>Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8909832410421231899.post-44214415481426259972010-04-22T10:16:00.000-07:002010-04-22T10:17:04.200-07:00Arlette's Gray and Yellow Statement Necklace<div style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif; text-align: center;">Remember last weekend I went <a href="http://theritermansion.com/">here</a> and I visited with my SIL. Well I decided I better bring her a little something for always taking such good care of us.</div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTYhxNJ7IbNayTwZQP1o7dkzFQFsy-dPRu7f2dgukzo8mql9UeDBBs5M8-AaSrAHHahcZSLDxlunq6ktEoqBWcHse2NFHwDazr-qAxG1jSHTApmu-IUVNRQHhEbA_LAlqDx6WQhfjeV0/s1600/arlettesnecklace2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="226" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKTYhxNJ7IbNayTwZQP1o7dkzFQFsy-dPRu7f2dgukzo8mql9UeDBBs5M8-AaSrAHHahcZSLDxlunq6ktEoqBWcHse2NFHwDazr-qAxG1jSHTApmu-IUVNRQHhEbA_LAlqDx6WQhfjeV0/s400/arlettesnecklace2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: Arial,Helvetica,sans-serif;">I think she really liked it. Heck, I liked it! I loved it! I almost kept it for myself. You can find my tutorial on how to make one <a href="http://ohmyheckthisissocute.blogspot.com/2010/04/rosette-bib-necklace-tutorial.html">here</a>. I didn't twist my pieces as much with this one, just lots of wrapping and gluing.</span> </div>Melindahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13763431675339064904noreply@blogger.com1